Category: US Politics

In recent weeks, I’ve found myself particularly drawn to articles, discussions, and songs, pertaining to class struggle and the labour movement…Yes, more than the usual. Why’s that? Well, as we watch Donnie’s horror show unfold in the U.S., a lot of intelligent folks have been arguing, and rightfully so, that the left has not been focusing enough on issues tied to the working class. Well, Bernie … Continue reading Must Listening These Days: Billy Bragg’s “Between The Wars”

In recent weeks, I’ve tried to do a better job of reading and watching more content outside my “leftist” bubble. In the past, I used to do so quite often, as 1) it’s important to consider other opinions, 2) yes, you could learn something new, and 3) let’s face it, bias knows no boundaries on the political spectrum (I also should give a tip of … Continue reading So if You Think CNN is “Communist”, You Might be a Moron…

Recently there’s been a ton of coverage tied to Hillary’s emails and the allegations brought against Donnie, and how they could could impact the U.S. Presidential election. But, if you’re on the progressive flank (the real one that is; not the neoliberal facade that’s being tugged around by the Clinton campaign) then you may have been following the beef between Jill Stein’s camp and the … Continue reading Jill Stein vs. John Oliver….Ugh

The world is still buzzing and shaking from Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, as leading up the referendum, polls indicated ‘Brexit’ wasn’t going down…Now that it has, corporate talking heads, intellectuals and even your average Joe Sixpack, have been debating and speculating on how this could have happened. Well, one of the more insightful and compelling responses that’s been offered, came courtesy Mr. … Continue reading If You Didn’t Read Bernie Sanders’ Op-Ed, You Have Some Homework…

So, it’s been a few days now since the mainstream / corporate media declared that Hillary Clinton has locked up the Democrat nomination and cruised to a win in California, but hey, was that accurate? Nope. Now sure, even the biggest Bernie Sanders supporter understands that the likelihood of him winning this thing are very, very slim. But, the important story here is that series of … Continue reading Bernie Sanders Climbs in California, Let The Sweating Begin at Dem HQ

Bernie Sanders and the political revolution he’s helped build is headed to Washington D.C. and then the Democrat Convention, despite the establishment’s machinations to silence the movement. Yes, while it’s hard these days to not stew in silent anger, and or scream in frustration–in light of recent events–Robert Reich has penned an amazing, tear inducing open letter to the Vermont Senator. Now, some folks have … Continue reading Robert Reich Hits Homerun in Open Letter to Bernie Sanders

If you watch “The Young Turks”, then chances are you’re feeling “The Bern”, as the online network are big time supporters of Mr. Bernie Sanders. See, since TYT are funded by their viewers, they’re not beholden to interests who want to keep the neoliberal model in place, which in another time was called feudalism…. Recently TYT found Cenk Uygur introduced Sanders for a rally in … Continue reading Watch TYT’s Cenk Uygur Introduce Bernie Sanders

If you’re looking for something to watch this weekend, but wish to view something that’s, you know, actually important, then you should watch Requiem for the American Dream. In fact, even if you were planning to take a break from electricity, you should do a 180, and watch it. Requiem for the American Dream features renowned intellectual, and one of the most important progressive voices in American history, … Continue reading A Must See: Requiem for the American Dream

The recent release of the “Panama Papers” sparked outrage throughout the enlightened masses, as they’re further evidence of what an effing sham ‘globalization’ (neoliberalism) is. But, as The Undercurrent’s video below outlines, hoarding cash and avoiding taxation, isn’t something corporate interests have to do in the shadows. Continue reading Watch The Undercurrent’s UC007 The Guide to Legal Tax Evasion